Edit 8 Feb 2024 a call from Goblin's Henchmen was added to the end of this episode. This month for movie night we watched Charles Band’s 1984 anthology film, The Dungeonmaster. Next month's film will be 1987's The Princess Bride. You have until 28 July 2023 to send in your thoughts on The Princess Bride. Submissions from Joe (Hindsightless), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) Amy Lee (The GMologist Presents), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Sonny, MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis), Dark Fluid, Joe (Raven God Games...
Jun 26, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 515
I talk about one of the earliest time travel role play games on System Sunday. Timeship PDF on DrivethruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/257406/Timeship-Classic-Reprint Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discor...
Jun 25, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 514
Mailbag episode this week. Calls from Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Raven God Games), Joe (Hindsightless), email from Sam Brutal Beerworks https://www.brutalbeerworks.com/ The GMologist Presents episode at Brutal Beerworks https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez/episodes/PvP-Revisited-on-the-Road-e25h1d0/a-aa0fh74 Sho Kosugi Books https://www.amazon.com/Yin-Yang-Code-Tenkai-Bo-Sho-Kosugi-ebook/dp/B077MMCHF2/ref=sr_1_2 https://www.amazon.com/Yin-Yang-Code-Shadow-Tenkai-Bo-Book-ebook...
Jun 21, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 513
In the sixth entry during this Year of Pyun where I celebrate the movies of Albert Pyun my friend B.J. from The Arcane Alienist podcast joins me to discuss the 1990 movie Captian America . Spoilers within. Audio clips from Shout! Factory TV extras and a recorded Q&A. The Arcane Alienist podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist Previous shows in the Year of Pyun series The Sword and the Sorcerer https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/455-The-Sword-and-...
Jun 18, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 512
Today is the 75th birthday of the man that was instrumental in starting the ninja phenomenon in America. Many Years! Sho Kosugi's Republic of Ninja https://republicoflucha.com/collections/sho-kosugis-republic-of-ninja Sho Kosugi talk at LMU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlzca3efn6E Sho Kosugi Q&A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6VMVA-dhHc Ninja City RPG https://goodman-games.com/store/?s=ninja+city&post_type=product Black Belt Magazine Article https://blackbeltmag.com/sho-kosugi Way...
Jun 17, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 511
Politics in RPGs? Yes please! Calls from from Karl (The GMologist Presents), Jason Hobbs (Random Screed, Hobbs & Friends), Joe (Raven God Games) MUTATION RPG Quickstart https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/372551/MUTATION-RPG-Free-Quick-Start The Dungeonmaster (1984) https://tubitv.com/movies/100001025/the-dungeonmaster DaveCon https://www.davecon.net/ En Garde! http://www.engarde.co.uk/index.html#Top Dark Horse Lodge https://www.darkhorselodge.org/ Midwest Veterans Closet http://www.midwes...
Jun 14, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 510
Stefan from Dragon Peak Publishing joins me to talk about his products, an upcoming kickstarter, and Dungeon Crawl Classics. Where you can find Stefan: Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brimstonecradle/the-technomancer-of-candy-mountain-mcc-rpg?ref=18xdqa DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/19023/Dragon-Peak-Publishing Itch.io: https://dragonpeakpublishing.itch.io/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMBadWrongFun Goodman Games Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/goodmangame...
Jun 11, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 509
In this episode I wrestle with Spotify’s crappy interface, announce a new contest, remember an infamous date 1230 years ago, and field listener calls. Calls from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) David ( BetelnutGames.com ) and Karl (The GMologist Presents) Micro Mech Warrior http://oldguyrpg.blogspot.com/2009/10/micromechwarrior.html BaffleBoxGames.com Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast T...
Jun 08, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 508
Here is the award show for the military media contest. Thank you to Eric from The Omega 3D Chicken Coop for joining me to discuss the entries. Entries from Kevin Borrup, Jason Hobbs, Daniel, Karl, Dekahedron Joe, Chgowiz, Joey, Adrian Young, Anthony, Vino, Sam, Ray, Peter (Spezbaby) Adrian Young Games https://adrian-young-games.itch.io/age-of-adventure-rpg Camp Hometown Heroes https://www.camphometownheroes.org/ Michael's charity http://www.midwestveteranscloset.org/ Ways to contact me: Google V...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 507
Not all old school games are hard to find or expensive! OD&D https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/44/Wizards-of-the-Coast/subcategory/9730_9737/DD-Original-Edition Moldvay Basic https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/110274/DD-Basic-Set-Rulebook-B-X-ed-Basic?cPath=9730_9736 Cook Expert https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/110792/DD-Expert-Set-Rulebook-B-X-ed-Basic?cPath=9730_9736 AD&D 1E https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/44/Wizards-of-the-Coast/subcategory/9730_9734/ADD-1st-Ed Boo...
Jun 04, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 506
On this episode I open up the mailbag and field calls on a variety of topics. "Live Large!" is a quote from author Don Pendleton. It means you should live your life to the fullest. Calls from Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Jason Hobbs (Random Screed / Hobbs & Friends), Free Thrall (Keep off the Borderlands), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Joe (Hindsightless), Daniel (Bandit's Keep) North Hollywood Shootout https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Hollywood_shootout The Peach House Shootout http...
Jun 01, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 505
Our inaugural movie for our monthly movie night (thanks again to Goblin's Henchmen for the idea) is Clash of the Titans. This episode features submissions about the movie from from MW Lewis, Joe, Chgowiz, the Henchlings, Goblin’s Henchman, Ray, Sam, Daniel, Runeslinger, Menion, Amy, Karl, and Darkfluid. Thank you to everyone that participated! Article on the Harryhausen's Kraken https://firstfandomexperience.org/2020/06/19/ray-harryhausen-released-the-kraken-in-1938/amp/ Our June movie is The Du...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 504
Need a system for your action packed one shot based on your favorite 1980's action movie? Look no further than Magnum Fury by LakeSide Games. LakeSide Games on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/5026/LakeSide-Games Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Au...
May 28, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 503
I talk about a recent session of REAVER and field more calls on suppressive fire amongst other topics. Calls from Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep off the Borderlands), Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting), Joe (Hindsightless), Chgowiz (The Dungeon Master's Handbook), Joe (Raven God Games), MW Lewis (The Worlds of MW Lewis), Dekahedron Joe (Dekahedron RPG Podcast), Goblin’s Henchman, The Pink Phantom (Phantom Thoughts), Karl (The GMologist Presents), and Sam. REAVER: Sword & Sorcery RPG Quickstart ht...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 502
After saying goodbye to Jim Brown and Russ Nicholson I discuss Matt Click's HyperspaceD6, a simplified descendent of the WEG Star Wars RPG. Things and people discussed: HyperspaceD6 (follow the links) https://twitter.com/MattClick/status/1522236504411566080 501st Legion https://www.501st.com/ Find Joe on the Dekahedron RPG Podcast http://www.dekahedron.com/ Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/Ne...
May 21, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 501
I'm on vacation this week but couldn't skip my 500th episode so I talk about what I see going forward, discuss a very generous gift, and open the mail bag to play calls from James, Joe, Tim, & Daniel. I also announce a movie watch along inspired by Goblin's Henchman, your assignment, should you accept it, is to watch Clash of the Titans and call in your thoughts by 26 May. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr Things and people discussed: Dekahedron Podcast http://w...
May 17, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 500
In the fifth entry in this Year of Pyun where I celebrate the movies of Albert Pyun my friend Daniel from Bandit's Keep joins me to discuss the 1996 movie Omega Doom starring Rutger Hauer. We also discuss The Warrior and the Sorceress near the end of the episode. Spoilers within. Previous shows in the Year of Pyun series The Sword and the Sorcerer https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/455-The-Sword-and-the-Sorcerer-with-Jason-Hobbs-e1t2plk Cyborg https://podcasters.spotify.co...
May 14, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 499
Joe from Hindsightless joins me to discuss We Deal in Lead, do a surprise unboxing, and dip into the mailbag for some feedback on my Gaming Red Dawn episode. Don't forget to send me your favorite military media property and what game you would run it with, you have until 26 May 2023. My special guest Joe can be found on Hindsightless https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-richter9 Palladium Books https://palladium-store.com/1001/SFNT.html You can find Che Webster on Roleplay Rescue https:/...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 498
Today we talk about Classified The Role Playing Game of Covert Operations by Expeditious Retreat Press. This is a retro clone of Victory Games' James Bond 007 RPG from the 1980's. Cerebrevore Episode on James Bond 007 RPG https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/X7vXtHLPmzb Or on YouTube https://youtu.be/B9rzoOTNchw Classified https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/69/Expeditious-Retreat-Press/subcategory/225_20577/Classified Expeditious Retreat Press https://www.xrpshop.citymax.com/page/page/25619...
May 07, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 497
I discuss board and role playing games in occupied America, some of which were inspired by John Milius' 1984 movie Red Dawn, and open the mail bag. Fantasy Games Unlimited https://www.fantasygamesunlimited.net/ Freedom Fighters https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/888/Freedom-Fighters Year of the Phoenix https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/900/Year-of-the-Phoenix Invasion U.S. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/422861/Invasion-US-First-Edition-Stand-Alone Bearcats https://www.drivethrurpg.com...
May 03, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 496
On this System Sunday I talk about the amazing Sandbox Generator by Atelier Clandestin! Atelier Clandestin Home Page https://atelierclandestin.wixsite.com/home Sandbox Generator https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/430675/Sandbox-Generator Free Sandbox Generator Example 1 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/432890/Sandbox-Generator-Example-Part-1 Free Sandbox Generator Example 2 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/433641/Sandbox-Generator-Example-Part-2 Free Sandbox Generator Example 3 https:/...
Apr 30, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 495
I announce the May Contest, we get some great listener responses about suppressive fire mechanics in RPGs, and Sam tells us about how his feelings for Palladium Games' Recon have changed over the years. Calls from Ricardo, Karl, David, and Sam. Goblin's Henchman https://goblinshenchman.wordpress.com/ Story from 3rd Bat in Panama https://www.rangerwinnie.com/post/december-20-1989 Find Karl at The GMologist Presents podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez Ways to contact me:...
Apr 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 494
Jeff joins me to talk about Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter from 1974 which is a very D&D movie and in honor of Chaosium's release of Elder, an AI powered chatbot, we also discuss the cautionary documentary Evilspeak from 1981. You can find Jeff, YeOldeJeff on various discord servers, on his blog Swords & Schlock https://swordsandschlock.wordpress.com/ Things we discuss: D&D Tropes, Evil Dead Rise (Spoiler Free), Horror Express (Spoiler Free), Creepshow (TV Series) Season 2 Episode 5 ...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 493
This week I highlight Matt Finch's mid level Swords and Wizardry adventure Demonspore The Secret of the Shrooms. This is a 3rd to 6th level adventure for 4 to 8 adventurers that you could use with any TSR era D&D edition or similar game. PDF version https://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-finch/demonspore/ebook/product-1k8y45m2.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Print version https://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-finch/demonspore/paperback/product-1vk6nydd.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Swords and Wizardry Comple...
Apr 23, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 492
In this mailbag extravaganza the listeners discuss their thoughts on complexity in roleplaying games. Sam also talks suppressive fire and I say something nice about GURPS! Calls from Joe, Anthony, Amy & Karl, Chgowiz, and Sam. Dungeon Craft The Problem with Crunch https://youtu.be/14wMG2FN70I Find the callers here: Joe Richter (Hindsightless) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-richter9 Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runeslinger Amy...
Apr 21, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 491
On this episode we have another Reaver recap plus we open the mail bag for a guest unboxing of CMON's Masters of the Universe Kickstarter, complements for other callers & guests, how to do a movie review, and more thoughts on martial arts in role playing games. Calls from "the Joes", Sam, Anthony, Daniel, and Jason Hobbs. Reaver: Sword & Sorcery RPG Quickstart https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/419427/Reaver-Sword--Sorcery-RPG-Quickstart Hissatsu Folder designed by James Williams https...
Apr 18, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 490
This episode we delve into one of my favorite systems and an expansion that is designed to emulate first person shooter video games like Doom, Quake, and Unreal Tournament. Stay Frosty PDF on itch.io https://caseyg.itch.io/stay-frosty Slipgate Chokepoint & Ectotectonics PDFs on itch.io https://andrewwalter.itch.io/ Stay Frosty PDF on DrivethruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/206742/Stay-Frosty Slipgate Chokepoint, Map Pack and Ectotectonics PDFs on DrivethruRPG https://www.drivethrur...
Apr 16, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 489
Rob from the Down in a Heap podcast joins me to talk about 1941's The Wolf Man! We also discuss 1935's Werewolf of London. Spoiler alert for both films. This is part of a series of podcasts we are doing where we discuss the Universal Monster movies. Down in a Heap https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-c Previous shows in this series Dracula https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-c/episodes/Rob--Jason-vs--The-Universal-Monsters-Part-1---Dracula-eu54iq/a-a8ge3u Frankenstein https://podc...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 488
In the fourth entry in this Year of Pyun where I celebrate the movies of Albert Pyun my friend Karl from joins me to discuss the 1992 sci fi action movie, Nemesis. This podcast is full of spoilers for the movie. First I talk about a brand new rules supplement on Lulu for AD&D 1E type games. "Ron's Old-School Compendium" is a compilation including hundreds of all-new monsters, spells, and magic items designed to be compatible with 1st Edition AD&D, OSRIC, and other old-school fantasy role...
Apr 08, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 487
A short reminder of the upcoming fifth anniversary of Art Bell's passing. Calls on martial arts in RPGs from Stan (first time caller!), Colin (Spikepit), & Spezbaby (Peter). Calls on Apocalypse World, The Crow by Joe (Hindsightless). Calls on VTT Character Sheets and more detailed combat by Daniel (Bandit's Keep) and Karl (The GMologist Presents). Daniel also comments on the current management of the Tunnels & Trolls, and Flying Buffalo's, IP. Find the callers here: Colin (Spikepit) http...
Apr 07, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 486
